Xena Warrior Princess - Ancient Warrior Princess seen on the action adventure series XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS/SYN/1995-2001. Xena was lead into a life of bloodshed when her family was killed by marauding mercenaries. Taking up arms against her oppressors, Xena soon became the savior of others and a vigilante to those who would hurt the down-trodden.  Accompanied by her trusty warhorse Argo, and her devoted sidekick Gabrielle, Xena roamed the ancient landscape battling rouges, demons, gods & goddesses alike. Her favorite weapon: a tossing device called a chakram that was shaped like the letter "O" and measured about 12" in diameter. When thrown, the chakram (a.k.a. "round killing thing") whooshed through the air and sliced or bonked the helmets and armor of enemy soldiers. Like a boomerang, the chakram always returned to Xena's hands. Xena most formidable female foe was Callisto, who sought vengeance upon Xena who ironically killed Callisto's family.